Legend Biotech US

IT Vendor Manager

Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago

ComplianceForecastingBudgetingSupply ChainVendor ManagementProcurementERPPerformance ManagementContract ManagementLeadershipCollaboration

About the role

The IT Vendor Manager is responsible for overseeing relationships with technology vendors and service providers to ensure the organization receives high-quality services, competitive pricing, and maximum value from vendor partnerships.

Develop and maintain strategic relationships with IT vendors, suppliers and managed service providers.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives with vendors to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with Procurement on vendor contract negotiations, renewals, amendments, and terminations.
Collaborate with Procurement and Legal to maintain a centralized repository of IT vendor contracts.

Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technologies, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance or related field.
8+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement, IT sourcing, or technology operations.
Proven experience managing performance for enterprise technology vendors, software providers, cloud services, telecommunications, and managed services providers.
Familiarity with vendor risk management and cybersecurity requirements.
Knowledge of procurement and contract management processes.
Experience with ERP, procurement, or vendor management systems.

Certifications: ITIL Foundation or higher (preferred), PMP (preferred), Certified Technology Procurement Executive (CTPE) (preferred).

Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor-related issues, escalations, and performance discussions.
Conduct regular business reviews with key vendors to assess service quality, innovation opportunities, and contractual obligations.
Ensure contracts include appropriate service level agreements (SLAs), performance metrics, pricing structures, and compliance requirements.
Monitor contract milestones, renewal dates, and vendor obligations.
Identify opportunities for cost optimization, consolidation, and value realization.
Establish and monitor vendor KPIs, SLAs and operational metrics.
Track vendor performance against contractual commitments and business expectations.
Manage remediation plans for underperforming vendors.
Prepare performance scoreboard and executive reporting.
Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and governance frameworks.
Monitor vendor spending and budget utilization.
Analyze vendor invoices and pricing models to ensure contract compliance.

The base pay range below is what Legend Biotech USA Inc. reasonably expects to offer at the time of posting.
Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.

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